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Blank City is film that documents a film scene – particularly that of the late 70′s in downtown NYC. Like the No Wave punk and art rock of the time (some of which can be heard on the soundtrack), the filmmakers and work covered here laid the groundwork for much of what would come in the following decades. Featuring a who’s who of independent musicians, artists, and filmmakers (Jim Jarmusch, John Waters, Debbie Harry, Fab 5 Freddy, Thurston Moore, Richard Kern, Amos Poe, etc), Céline Danhier’s documentary will screen here in Portland at the Portland Museum of Art Friday through Sunday this week. Get details on the screenings here.
Here we are, friends. The CMJ Music Marathon showcase we worked on for the past year and that all that Kickstarter business helped to make possible is finally here. Things kick off at 8pm at The Trash Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Free PBR for the first hour (during The Lucid’s set), $6 PBR & Shot Of Jack Daniels after 1am, and then karaoke after all the bands, if you’re still standing. Get in with a CMJ Badge or $7. Here’s the lineup in reverse order: Download Treble Treble Volume 2, featuring all 7 Maine bands playing the showcase plus the three that participated in our day party yesterday (which was awesome!). review by Biscuit Wakefield
I realize that Bryan, Hilly Town’s owner, asked me to review chocolate-chip cookies for this fine web site. I am sorry that my CCC reviews have slowed of late — the summer was busy, my garden was suffering, and other obligations interfered. I promise I will have more cookies to discuss with you soon but first, a brief detour into the world of the savory. As I have mentioned previously, Mr. Wakefield’s boat business takes him occasionally to New York City. I accompanied him on a recent trip and while we were there we decided to visit Luke’s Lobster, a new spot run by a man whose family is from Cape Elizabeth. According to the New Yorkers, this place guaranteed a “real” Maine lobster roll at a reasonable price. I hear this is something of a rarity in New York, those poor souls! But is this “real” lobster roll really real, and is the price reasonably reasonable? Only one way to find out. Below the jump, you will see the results of my investigation. |
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